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A Southwest Airlines plane lands at Manchester Boston Regional Airport in June 2023. | Charles Krupa, AP
February 7, 2025

Southwest and Breeze add flights at Jacksonville airport

Southwest is adding a flight to Austin, Texas, and Breeze has begun flying to New Haven, Connecticut.…

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Cars travel on a snow covered highway Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Houston. | David J. Phillip, AP
January 21, 2025

Northeast Florida battens down for rare blast of winter

Public officials encourage people to stay off the roads as a winter storm coats the area with freezing rain and…

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A holographic version of Mayor Donna Deegan welcomes travelers at Jacksonville International Airport — as the real Deegan watches on the left. The technology was unveiled Dec. 19, 2024. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
December 19, 2024

A hologram-like mayor welcomes Jax visitors

A 3D representation of Mayor Donna Deegan — almost a hologram — now greets travelers at Jacksonville International Airport.…

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Avelo Airlines will flight twice a week between Jacksonville and New Haven, Connecticut. | Avelo Airlines
December 9, 2024

Hello, Avelo: Jax adds airline with flights to New Haven

Avelo Airlines will offer nonstop service between Jacksonville and Tweed-New Haven Airport on Friday and Mondays.…

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November 22, 2024

Record holiday travel expected at Jacksonville’s airport

Travelers at Jacksonville International Airport can expect parking changes as a new garage is built.…

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In a file photo, two Allegiant Airlines jets taxi at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. | David Becker, AP
November 19, 2024

Allegiant Airlines announces 3 new flights from Jacksonville

Allegiant Airlines will add nonstop flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Akron-Canton, Des Moines and Grand Rapids.…

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Passengers approach the security checkpoint at Jacksonville International Airport in December of 2023. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
September 19, 2024

Jax airport ranks No. 2 for customer satisfaction at midsize airports nationwide

If you’re a satisfied traveler when you fly out of Jacksonville, you’re not alone. The Jacksonville International Airport ranks No.…

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An FAA simulation of what a laser shot at an aircraft cockpit looks like. | FAA
August 30, 2024

Laser strikes threaten aircraft in Jacksonville

Pilots have reported at least 65 laser strikes at Jacksonville International Airport this year.…

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A mariachi band played at the opening of Chili’s at Jacksonville International Airport on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. | J. Brooks Terry, Jacksonville Daily Record
August 21, 2024

Expanded Chili’s opens at Jacksonville airport

The expansion at the airport’s top-grossing restaurant adds about 50% more space, including additional bar seating.…

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The food court at Jacksonville International Airport is permanently closed to make way for the new Concourse B. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
August 9, 2024

Food court closes permanently at Jacksonville’s airport

The food court between Concourses A and C is closed so work on the new Concourse B can continue.…

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A car splashes through the flooded San Marco Boulevard intersection with LaSalle Street on Monday morning, Aug. 5, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
August 5, 2024

Debby downgraded; rain and wind continue on First Coast

Hurricane Debby was downgraded to a tropical storm late Monday morning, but the effects were continuing across Northeast Florida.…

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A woman moves through one of the nine TSA checkpoints at Jacksonville International Airport l Steven Ponson, Jacksonville Today
July 12, 2024

Fewer guns confiscated at Jacksonville’s airport

The number of guns seized at Jacksonville International Airport has declined by 25% from last year.…

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An American Airlines jet is parked at a gate at Jacksonville International Airport on Friday, May 10, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
May 10, 2024

Construction begins on new concourse at Jax airport

Concourse B will bring six new gates to the terminal, adding to the 20 on Concourses A and C.…

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The 105-room Tru by Hilton Airport I-95 opened Feb. 29 at 1265 Airport Road. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
April 9, 2024

First new hotels in years open near Jacksonville airport

Tru by Hilton opened in February, and TownePlace Suites by Marriott plans to debut in May.…

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Cars line up in front of the terminal at Jacksonville International Airport. | Jacksonville Aviation Authority
March 26, 2024

Jacksonville airport hits record for travel in March

Spring break and the Players Championship led to the airport’s biggest week in history.…

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Angie’s Subs, based in Jacksonville Beach, has opened a quick-service restaurant at Jacksonville International Airport. | Jacksonville International Airport
January 30, 2024

Angie’s Subs opens at Jacksonville airport

The restaurant has opened with limited hours on Course A, beyond the security checkpoint, in order to train staff.…

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January 25, 2024

Record passengers flying through Jacksonville’s airport

A total of 7.5 million people flew in or out of Jacksonville International Airport in 2023.…

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January 9, 2024

Breeze Airways adds service from Jax to San Diego

Flights from Jacksonville International Airport to San Diego will travel Wednesdays and Saturdays starting May 1.…

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This is the site plan for Concourse B at Jacksonville International Airport.
December 27, 2023

New airport concourse could begin in summer

The city is reviewing a building permit application for six new gates at Jacksonville International Aiport.…

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Traffic heads toward Interstate 95 near Jacksonville International Airport. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
December 20, 2023

Busy holiday travel season could set a record

The number of Floridians who travel this holiday could increase from last year, which was already the busiest year on…

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A illustration shows Chili's at the entrance to Concourse A at Jacksonville International Airport. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 4, 2023

Expanded Chili’s in review at Jax airport

The city is reviewing a permit application for the restaurant beyond the security checkpoint at Jacksonville International Airport.…

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A woman moves through one of the nine TSA checkpoints at Jacksonville International Airport l Steven Ponson, Jacksonville Today
November 21, 2023

You’ll have lots of company if you travel over the holiday

Here’s what to expect on the roads and in the airport during a weekend of possibly record-heavy travel.…

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The city has been working for years to land a nonstop flight from Jacksonville International Airport to London. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 13, 2023

Despite hurdles, JAX continues push for London flight

The Jacksonville Aviation Authority says it has worked toward a London flight for more than five years. It’s no simple…

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An illustration shows the Angie's Subs planned inside Jacksonville International Airport in early 2024. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 8, 2023

Jacksonville airport adds local flavor with more restaurants

Firehouse Subs, Southern Grounds, Vino Volo, Angie’s Subs and others are expanding or opening new space at Jacksonville International Airport.…